What interventions can address frailty? How does the experience of hospitalization and transitions in care impact the well-being and outcomes of the geriatric population?

Geriatrics is the healthcare specialty dedicated to supporting our health, safety, and independence as we age. Multiple myeloma (MM), an incurable malignancy of plasma cells, is predominantly a disease of older adults; the median age at diagnosis is 69 years. Our doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating both routine and complex conditions affecting adults ages 75 and older. Mar 17, 2025 ... People age 65 years and older made up 17 percent of the population in 2020. By 2040, that number is expected to grow to 22 percent. An aging ... Oct 9, 2024 ... ... ages. When measured by median age (44.8 years) and the percentage of the population over the age of 65 and older (23%), Maine is the oldest ... Many age related changes are common, such as a minor decline in vision and hearing, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, or a weakened immune system. The OHSU Inpatient Geriatrics Program has been providing high quality geriatric care for older adults admitted to our hospital since 2015. ... age, and social ... Mar 28, 2019 ... Increase in Systolic BP and Decrease in Diastolic BP With Age. Arterial stiffness is the major cause of elevated systolic BP (SBP) and pulse ... Programs available for Older Adults & Older Adults with Disabilities ... To create an environment where every Tennessean, regardless of ability or age ... You know that aging will likely cause wrinkles and gray hair. But do you know how aging will affect your teeth, heart and sexuality?